Elora Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Elora is often associated with Helios, the god of the sun, who brings light to the world.

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A Deep Dive

Elora Overview

Meaning

My God is my light, sun ray

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Greek

Etymology

The name Elora comes from the Hebrew name Eliora, meaning “God is my light,” related to the Greek word “Eleos,” meaning “mercy.”

Pronunciation

/iˈlɔːrə/

Popularity

Popular in English-speaking countries, ranked at the #432 position for girl names in the US in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Exotic, Mythological, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Gentle, creative, intelligent, compassionate, and bright.

Name Day

September 14th
A Deep Dive

Elora Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Eliora, Eleanora, Eleora, Elara, Ellora, Allora, Alora, Elina, Elana, Eleonora

Common Nicknames

Ellie, Ella, Lora, Lori, El, Lolo, Rori, Elly, Elle, Elie

Diminutives

Ellie, Ella, Lora, Elly, Elle

Famous People

  • Elora Casados
    (American Actress)
  • Elora Udo
    (Nigerian Designer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Elora Danan
    ("Willow," 1988 Film)
  • Elora
    (2021 Song)

Places

  • Elora Gorge Area
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Elora Town
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Elora?

The name Elora means “My God is my light” or “sun ray.” In Hebrew, “El” means “God,” and “ora” means “light,” combining to express a divine illumination or guidance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Elora?

Elora is of Greek origin, derived from the name “Eliora,” which carries the meaning “God is my light.” It is also considered to have Hebrew roots with the same meaning. Additionally, Elora may be linked to the Greek word “Eleos,” meaning “mercy.”

Elora Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Elora in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5482021#5122022#4322023
Top 3 Rankings#4322023#5122022#5482021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Elora

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023432
(+80 from 2022)
710
(+97 from 2022)
0.04059
2022512
(+36 from 2021)
613
(+57 from 2021)
0.03419
2021548
(+89 from 2020)
556
(+102 from 2020)
0.03103
2020637
(+195 from 2019)
454
(+128 from 2019)
0.02568
2019832
(-111 from 2018)
326
(-67 from 2018)
0.01777
2018721
(+15 from 2017)
393
(+9 from 2017)
0.02113
2017736
(+22 from 2016)
384
(+8 from 2016)
0.02033
2016758
(+198 from 2015)
376
(+93 from 2015)
0.01942
2015956
(+123 from 2014)
283
(+46 from 2014)
0.01451
20141079
(+159 from 2013)
237
(+44 from 2013)
0.01211
20131238
(+187 from 2012)
193
(+33 from 2012)
0.01001
20121425
(-124 from 2011)
160
(-21 from 2011)
0.00825
20111301
(+400 from 2010)
181
(+58 from 2010)
0.00934
20101701
(+26 from 2009)
123
(-4 from 2009)
0.00627
20091727
(-74 from 2008)
127
(-9 from 2008)
0.00627
20081653
(+224 from 2007)
136
(+25 from 2007)
0.00653
20071877
(-134 from 2006)
111
(-8 from 2006)
0.00524
20061743
(+47 from 2005)
119
(+10 from 2005)
0.00569
20051790
(-56 from 2004)
109
(-2 from 2004)
0.00537
20041734
(+52 from 2003)
111
(+6 from 2003)
0.00550
20031786
(+232 from 2002)
105
(+19 from 2002)
0.00523
20022018
(+580 from 2001)
86
(+28 from 2001)
0.00435
20012598
(-522 from 2000)
58
(-21 from 2000)
0.00293
20002076
(+348 from 1999)
79
(+19 from 1999)
0.00396
19992424
(-320 from 1998)
60
(-9 from 1998)
0.00308
19982104
(-81 from 1997)
69
(-1 from 1997)
0.00356
19972023
(-29 from 1996)
70
No change from 1996
0.00367
19961994
(+427 from 1995)
70
(+17 from 1995)
0.00365
19952421
(-212 from 1994)
53
(-7 from 1994)
0.00276
19942209
(+280 from 1993)
60
(+10 from 1993)
0.00308
19932489
(+778 from 1992)
50
(+16 from 1992)
0.00254
19923267
(-1156 from 1991)
34
(-29 from 1991)
0.00170
19912111
(-477 from 1990)
63
(-28 from 1990)
0.00310
19901634
(-34 from 1989)
91
(+4 from 1989)
0.00443
19891600
(+1625 from 1988)
87
(+57 from 1988)
0.00437
19883225
(+4243 from 1982)
30
(+22 from 1982)
0.00156
19870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19827468
(-52 from 1980)
8
No change from 1980
0.00044
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19807416
(-103 from 1979)
8
No change from 1979
0.00045
19797313
(+1108 from 1973)
8
(+3 from 1973)
0.00046
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19738421
(-950 from 1969)
5
No change from 1969
0.00032
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19697471
(-1429 from 1967)
5
(-1 from 1967)
0.00028
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19676042
(-185 from 1962)
6
No change from 1962
0.00035
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19625857
(-161 from 1960)
6
No change from 1960
0.00030
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19605696
(-371 from 1956)
6
No change from 1956
0.00029
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19565325
(+503 from 1955)
6
(+1 from 1955)
0.00029
19555828
(-76 from 1954)
5
No change from 1954
0.00025
19545752
(-1367 from 1951)
5
(-2 from 1951)
0.00025
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19514385
(-724 from 1950)
7
(-2 from 1950)
0.00038
19503661
(+1583 from 1948)
9
(+4 from 1948)
0.00051
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19485244
(-1538 from 1947)
5
(-4 from 1947)
0.00029
19473706
(-41 from 1946)
9
(+1 from 1946)
0.00050
19463665
(+389 from 1944)
8
(+2 from 1944)
0.00050
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19444054
(-253 from 1943)
6
(-1 from 1943)
0.00044
19433801
(-607 from 1942)
7
(-2 from 1942)
0.00049
19423194
(+365 from 1941)
9
(+2 from 1941)
0.00065
19413559
(-824 from 1937)
7
(-3 from 1937)
0.00056
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19372735
(+1446 from 1936)
10
(+5 from 1936)
0.00091
19364181
(-440 from 1935)
5
(-1 from 1935)
0.00046
19353741
(+12 from 1933)
6
No change from 1933
0.00055
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333753
(+578 from 1931)
6
(+1 from 1931)
0.00057
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19314331
(-284 from 1930)
5
(-1 from 1930)
0.00045
19304047
(+6 from 1929)
6
No change from 1929
0.00051
19294053
(-1556 from 1928)
6
(-7 from 1928)
0.00052
19282497
(+1789 from 1927)
13
(+7 from 1927)
0.00109
19274286
(-722 from 1926)
6
(-2 from 1926)
0.00049
19263564
(-202 from 1925)
8
(-1 from 1925)
0.00065
19253362
(+303 from 1924)
9
(+1 from 1924)
0.00071
19243665
(-24 from 1923)
8
No change from 1923
0.00062
19233641
(+14 from 1922)
8
No change from 1922
0.00064
19223655
(-1022 from 1921)
8
(-5 from 1921)
0.00064
19212633
(+707 from 1920)
13
(+4 from 1920)
0.00102
19203340
(-527 from 1919)
9
(-2 from 1919)
0.00072
19192813
(+9 from 1918)
11
No change from 1918
0.00094
19182822
(-394 from 1917)
11
(-2 from 1917)
0.00091
19172428
(+830 from 1916)
13
(+5 from 1916)
0.00116
19163258
(-898 from 1912)
8
(+1 from 1912)
0.00074
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19122360
(-660 from 1898)
7
(+2 from 1898)
0.00119
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981700
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00182
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Elora

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5802021#6782022#5032023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7332021#5392022#5642023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5302021#4412022#4392023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6022021#5932022#5132023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5642021#3692022#3682023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4972021#4052022#3822023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3512021#2352022#2162023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6022021#3792022#3252023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4012021#6142022#2152023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3902021#4742022#6922023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5762021#7892022#4032023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3702021#4792022#3192023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#9472021#4782022#6472023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8632021#5432022#4532023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5972021#6032022#4862023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3632021#3332022#3962023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3852021#6282022#2752023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4372021#5452022#4092023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4132021#3452022#3302023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6322021#5692022#6712023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5192021#4242022#3142023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5332021#4872022#6162023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4662021#4232022#4052023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10852021#9862022#6412023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5252021#3292022#5962023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4982021#3092022#3942023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7642021#9092022#6432023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3882020#4012021#2032023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3162020#4042021#5192023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6582020#6792021#7312023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4042017#3532021#5192023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5372019#5762022#3342023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5472016#5312017#3632023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4982020#3712021#7272023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4392018#3732021#2812022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2072022#1232023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2752022#3382023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1662023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3452023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3582023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1252022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1662020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1442023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2222022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2202017

Popularity Rankings for Elora in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2422021#2022022#2012023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3382020#2942021#5002022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4342018#3052022#3022023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3242022#3952023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4152018#4012022#3352023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7112019#4452021#3542022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4152022#3872023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7702019#4942020#4632021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6612021#7472022#6252023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6582017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Elora a Name for Boys or Girls?

Elora is a name traditionally given to girls. Its soft, melodic sound and meanings associated with light and divinity make it a popular choice for female children.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Elora

Elora in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Elora Casados (Actress, 1985): American actress known for her role in the TV series "Mr. Mayor."
  • Elora Udo (Designer, 1992): Nigerian designer acclaimed for her work in sustainable fashion.
  • Elora Danan ("Willow," 1988 Film): A key character in the fantasy film "Willow," known for her role as the prophesied child destined to bring peace.
  • Elora (2021, Song): A song by an emerging artist highlighting themes of love and light.
  • Elora Gorge Area (Ontario, Canada): A scenic natural area known for its deep gorge, limestone cliffs, and recreational activities.
  • Elora Town (Ontario, Canada): A charming town renowned for its historic architecture, arts community, and beautiful natural surroundings.

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